Question 1

When will my order ship?

Accepted Answer

Hatching eggs: estimated fulfillment times will be listed for each variety in the description of the variety.
Live birds: We don't ship live birds or chicks for their safety.  We offer pickup only at this time.

Question 2

Can you tell me what day my hatching egg order will ship?

Accepted Answer

Estimated fulfillment times are listed under the description for each variety. The number of shippable eggs produced daily vary.

Question 3

I ordered multiple varieties of eggs in my order. Will they all ship together or can I have them shipped separately?

Accepted Answer

If you ordered multiple varieties in one order, they will all ship together as you have paid for the cost of shipping one box of eggs. If you would like your eggs shipped separately, we recommend you order separately.

Question 4

Can I select specific varieties when ordering assorted hatching eggs or birds?

Accepted Answer

It's a surprise! We fulfill orders with the freshest and most available varieties to ensure quick shipping times.

Question 5

What shipping service do you use?

Accepted Answer

We use USPS Priority Mail for hatching eggs.

Question 6

I have a tracking number. Can you give me more information on the location of my order?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, we can only see the tracking information that is provided with your tracking number that you are able to see. We are not able to provide any further information on the location of your package.

Question 7

Do you have a hatch rate guarantee?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, there are many, many factors that influence the hatch rate on shipped eggs that are completely out of our control. These factors include shipping trauma (being shook, dropped, vibrated, exposed to extreme temperature and humidity, xrays, and delays), as well as incubation and handling practices (quality of incubator used, candling the eggs, improper temperature and humidity, fluctuating temperature and humidity, opening the incubator while the chicks are hatching, etc.). Because there are so many factors beyond our control, we do not offer a hatch rate guarantee, but we strive for at least 50% on shipped eggs.

Question 8

Which variety lays the largest eggs? Which is the largest for meat?

Accepted Answer

Our JMF Jumbo Brown's are monsters!  They lay huge eggs.  Our Roux Pansy line are another great choice for big meaty birds and large eggs.

Question 9

Which variety do you recommend for beginners?

Accepted Answer

We would choose  our JMF Jumbo Brown lay very large eggs, and are feather sexable.

Question 10

What feed do you use/recommend?

Accepted Answer

We realize cost plays an important roll in choosing a quality feed.  From the time they are chicks until you get your first eggs, we recommend a 30% protein game bird feed.  Once your birds begin to lay your focus should be on archiving the correct calcium levels.  That can be archived with a game bird layer feed, or blending your feed for the desired goals.

Question 11

I'm new to incubating, can you give me advice for incubating quail eggs?

Accepted Answer

Check out Coturnix Corner on YouTube!  Terry Covers it all!  We are also available for a quick call or message and are here to help!

Question 12

How do I place an order for live quail or hatching eggs?

Accepted Answer

Just use the website to order hatching eggs.  If you have a problem, please reach out to us via email and we will work to help you through the process.  Live birds are pickup only at this time.

Question 13

Do you ship live birds and hatching eggs?

Accepted Answer

We only ship hatching eggs at this time.  We prefer not to ship live birds but offer local pick up.  Live birds and the USPS dont do well.

Question 14

What states do you ship to?

Accepted Answer

As long as it doesn't require a boat i.e. Hawaii we will ship it!  So the Continental united states.

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